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Short but Sweet Stay at Hotel des Grands Boulevards Paris
Where you choose to stay in Paris matters because each district has its own charm. The city is divided into 20 neighborhoods or what they call as arrondissements. Now I won't dive into all but I will give a brief overview. The 1st arrondissements is the most luxurious- as it surrounds the Louvre. This is where all the 5-star hotels are located. The 2nd and 3rd arrondissements are business districts. There aren't so many sites in these areas. While the 4th (Le Marais) and the 5th (Latin Quarter) are good areas to stay in as it's much cheaper. Just bare in mind that these areas are where a lot of the younger crowds hang out in as there are a lot of cafes and bars. It can be a bit noisy but nothing too crazy. The 6th arrondissement is St. Germain which is personally my favorite district as there are a lot of boutique stores and trendy cafes. The 7th and 8th arrondissements are also a tourist favorite as these are right by the famous Eiffel Tower.
During our visit to Paris in April, we stayed at Hotel des Grands Boulevards which is located at the 2nd arrondissement. Although it wasn't that near to the popular tourist sites, the amenities and location were great. It was quiet and tucked away from the crowd. It's an ideal hotel for those who prefer somewhere more relaxing.
We stayed at their Superior Saint Fiacre Room which had its own spacious bathroom and balcony.
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| Bathroom Toiletries c/o the hotel |
My favorite place in the hotel was restaurant. Look how beautiful it is! I couldn't help but snap an #ootd photo.
Where you choose to stay in Paris matters because each district has its own charm. The city is divided into 20 neighborhoods or what they call as arrondissements. Now I won't dive into all but I will give a brief overview. The 1st arrondissements is the most luxurious- as it surrounds the Louvre. This is where all the 5-star hotels are located. The 2nd and 3rd arrondissements are business districts. There aren't so many sites in these areas. While the 4th (Le Marais) and the 5th (Latin Quarter) are good areas to stay in as it's much cheaper. Just bare in mind that these areas are where a lot of the younger crowds hang out in as there are a lot of cafes and bars. It can be a bit noisy but nothing too crazy. The 6th arrondissement is St. Germain which is personally my favorite district as there are a lot of boutique stores and trendy cafes. The 7th and 8th arrondissements are also a tourist favorite as these are right by the famous Eiffel Tower.
During our visit to Paris in April, we stayed at Hotel des Grands Boulevards which is located at the 2nd arrondissement. Although it wasn't that near to the popular tourist sites, the amenities and location were great. It was quiet and tucked away from the crowd. It's an ideal hotel for those who prefer somewhere more relaxing.
We stayed at their Superior Saint Fiacre Room which had its own spacious bathroom and balcony.
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| Bathroom Toiletries c/o the hotel |
My favorite place in the hotel was restaurant. Look how beautiful it is! I couldn't help but snap an #ootd photo.
My Top 5 Instagram Spots in Paris, France
Paris is my favorite city in the world. The last time I was there before my trip last April was three years ago with my family. I've travelled to a lot of different countries since then and yet nothing comes close to my love for Paris. No matter how many times you visit, a different emotion will evoke. I've rounded up my top 5 places that you cannot miss on your trip to Paris. This is also where you can get that perfect photo for Instagram!
Address: Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
This is also known as the Paris Opera. It has been on the top of my list ever since but during my last two visits to Paris the opera was closed. Third time is really the charm. It was finally open when I went in April. It was more beautiful than I could ever imagine. I'm a huge fan of the Phantom of the Opera which was inspired by Palais Garnier. We booked the guided tour for 14 euros each. It was worth it because the tour guide gave us a lot of inside information. She even showed us the box where the phantom was rumored to hide in.
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| This photo was taken from the balcony of the opera on the 2nd floor |
The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. People from around the world travel to this city just to see the 300m monument. On Rue de l'Universite, you get the perfect view of the Eiffel Tower from this narrow street. It's less crowded and away from the tourists who usually go to Trocadero for their photos. This neighborhood also has a lot of hip cafes that you should check out.
Paris is my favorite city in the world. The last time I was there before my trip last April was three years ago with my family. I've travelled to a lot of different countries since then and yet nothing comes close to my love for Paris. No matter how many times you visit, a different emotion will evoke. I've rounded up my top 5 places that you cannot miss on your trip to Paris. This is also where you can get that perfect photo for Instagram!
Address: Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
This is also known as the Paris Opera. It has been on the top of my list ever since but during my last two visits to Paris the opera was closed. Third time is really the charm. It was finally open when I went in April. It was more beautiful than I could ever imagine. I'm a huge fan of the Phantom of the Opera which was inspired by Palais Garnier. We booked the guided tour for 14 euros each. It was worth it because the tour guide gave us a lot of inside information. She even showed us the box where the phantom was rumored to hide in.
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| This photo was taken from the balcony of the opera on the 2nd floor |
The Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. People from around the world travel to this city just to see the 300m monument. On Rue de l'Universite, you get the perfect view of the Eiffel Tower from this narrow street. It's less crowded and away from the tourists who usually go to Trocadero for their photos. This neighborhood also has a lot of hip cafes that you should check out.
Hong Kong Eats + Checking in Ozo Wesley
Hong Kong is one of those countries that you never get sick of even if it's really tiny. I did my research and it's 271 times smaller than the Philippines and yet when you're there, it feels so much bigger because there's so much to see and do. Since I've gone quite a number of times already, (I can't even remember the number anymore) I've done pretty much all the touristy things. Whenever I go, I go for two reasons: to eat and to shop. Since Jacob loves food even more than I do, we made this trip all about food. We've made a list of restaurants that you need to try for your next visit.
We checked in at Ozo Wesley Hong Kong located in Wan Chai. We chose this hotel primarily for its location. It's near a lot of the restaurants on our list. Second, for its interior. It's very trendy and perfect for young travelers like us. It's just a 5 minute walk to the MTR so it's easily accessible.
Hong Kong is one of those countries that you never get sick of even if it's really tiny. I did my research and it's 271 times smaller than the Philippines and yet when you're there, it feels so much bigger because there's so much to see and do. Since I've gone quite a number of times already, (I can't even remember the number anymore) I've done pretty much all the touristy things. Whenever I go, I go for two reasons: to eat and to shop. Since Jacob loves food even more than I do, we made this trip all about food. We've made a list of restaurants that you need to try for your next visit.
We checked in at Ozo Wesley Hong Kong located in Wan Chai. We chose this hotel primarily for its location. It's near a lot of the restaurants on our list. Second, for its interior. It's very trendy and perfect for young travelers like us. It's just a 5 minute walk to the MTR so it's easily accessible.
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